August 8, 2012 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

From the Page to the Stage: Comic Book Pageant

Join us in the Centennial Ballroom of the Hyatt at 8:30 pm on Saturday, September 1st, for the newly renamed contest, From the Page to the Stage: Comic Book Pageant, which promises to thrill both comic book fans and costumers alike!

Comic Book Icons, George Pérez and Peter David host this premiere costume contest, with a $1,000.00 prize pool, with prizes for first, second, third and specialized categories. Obtain registration forms from the contest registration desk at the convention. This contest is for those portraying a comic book character; male, female, humanoid or alien, as long as it appeared in a comic book!

From the Page to the Stage will feature Fairy Quest by Humberto Ramos and Paul Jenkins, who will provide each contestant with a special Fairy Quest Print. Additional prizes will also be given to Fairy Quest and children’s storybook characters entered in the contest. Contestants can go to fairyquestbook.com for character design ieas and more information. Please bring reference material if not in the mainstream of the genre to help the judges know how awesome your rendition really is! FairyQuestThink Police are around so "KEEP YOUR STORY STRAIGHT".

Act Fast And Get Your Saturday Only Membership Before Its Too Late!

There are still a limited number of Saturday Only memberships available through the Dragon*Con Store for $50 until August 17, 2012. No group discounts or transfers are allowed. Don’t miss your chance to ZOOM through registration! Note: Saturday only memberships can only be picked up on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Pre-Registration. Click here to purchase.

Astronomy Workshop For FREE!

Dragon*Con is proud to offer a FREE one-day workshop focused on astronomy, physics, and other space sciences and how to present these topics to general audiences.

The workshop will be directed by Mike Brotherton. Mike is an astronomy professor specializing in quasars, a hard science fiction novelist (Star Dragon, Spider Star, both from Tor Books), and founder of the Launchpad Astronomy Workshop for Writers held each summer in Laramie, Wyoming. Joining Mike are internationally recognized astronomy education researchers Tim and Stephanie Slater, and planetary astronomer Kevin R. Grazier who is science consultant for TV and movies (Battlestar Galactica, Eureka, the upcoming movie Gravity, as well as many others). workshop is designed for writers and editors of science fiction, as well as other interested parties.

Check Out This Six Pack!

New Stuff = Cool!

We have some great new products in the online store including vibrant new lanyards, custom military hats, eco friendly stainless steel water bottles, and much much more. Click here to check them out for yourself.

For more information on these and all of the exciting guests, performers, games,
and events at Dragon*Con, visit us today atwww.dragoncon.org!

July 14, 2012 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

Saturday Memberships in Advance!

Have you ever stood in the never-ending Saturday only membership line only to watch half of your fun filled sci-fi and fantasy day slip past while you are waiting to get your badge? Well this year we are trying something new. Beginning today, July 14th, we are offering a limited number of Saturday Only memberships through the Dragon*Con store for $50.00 (the same price you would pay at the door.) NOTE: Saturday only memberships can ONLY be picked up on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at pre-registration.

Check Out OurSuper Workshops!

That’s right, we have nine amazing workshops to choose from. Whether you aspire to be an actor (or a better one),need direction on the road to getting published, orare an artist that wants to brush up on your strokes, we have a spot for you. Or if you want something a little more physical as well as mind calming you might try the Meditation workshop, Tai Chi with Erin Gray, or even Belly Dancing.

No matter what you are looking for, we’ve got it. Socheck out all of our workshops and make your decision quickly because they are all filling up fast.

Take Me Out tothe Ball Game!

Take me out to Dragon*Con,
Take me out with the crowd;
See me some Klingons and Captain Jack,
The best Star Wars movie isEmpire Strikes Back.
Venkman, shoot, shoot, shoot but
don’t cross streams,
Cause total protonic reversal’s a shame.
Have a blast at Dragon*Con andthen come hang out,
At a discounted Braves Game!

Dragon*Con and the Atlanta Braves are thrilledto offer the following tickets for the Braves from August 31–September 4, 2012, with a portion of the ticket sales going to the ALS:

Dragon*Con Loves to Flyand It Shows

Dragon*Con has partnered with Delta Air Lines to offer attendees a 2%–10% discount on airfares to the convention. Reservations must be booked for travel between August 28, 2012 and September 6, 2012. Please note some restrictions do apply.

In order to take advantage of this opportunity, please visit Delta Air Lines and enter meeting/event code NM8S7 for domestic travel into Atlanta or NM8SR for international travel. Reservations can also be made over the phone at (800)328-1111 Monday-Friday 7:00 am–7:00 pm CDT, but a direct ticketing fee will apply.

Don’t Miss Dragon*Conat the Aquarium

For more information on these and all of the exciting guests, performers, games, and events at Dragon*Con, visit us today at www.dragoncon.org!

May 16, 2012 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

You Will Choose the New Name of Our Comic Book Costume Contest!

Have you heard? We’ve been in the process of renaming our Comic Book Babes Costume Contest by collecting fan ideas. We’ve narrowed down the nearly 100 suggestions received to our top three selections and YOU are the first to hear the finalists. We’ll be taking these suggestions to Facebook for a poll to determine the winning name. The creator of the final name selected will be a judge at the contest, sitting alongside some of the best comic and pop art guests.

Which name will emerge victorious?

The Dragon*Con Survival Guide Is Here!

Dragon*Con is the most amazing multi-media, pop culture convention in the universe, bringing you the best in sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, film, and so much more.

Whether you are a Dragon*Con newbie or an old pro, we want your D*C experience to be as incredible as it can possibly be. With the lineup we are bringing you this year it is nearly impossible for you to not to have the time of your life.

But, we at Dragon*Con strive to go that extra mile. This year we are happy to provide the Dragon*Con Surival Guide to make your already incredible experience just a little bit better.

Stay Connected

Want to be connected to Dragon*Con with the quickest and most regular updates out there? Be sure to add us to your social network…like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to stay connected.

Dragon*Con Launches the New Puppetry Track for 2012!

We are excited to introduce our new Puppetry Track! If you’re already into puppetry, then we’re sure you’ll love this new addition to our already fantastic fan tracks. If you don’t know much about puppetry or think it’s just for kids you would be selling yourself short by missing out on this incredible new track. Puppetry is so much more- just ask one of the 700+ people who attended the Late Night Puppet Slam at last year’s show.

To learn more about what the new Puppetry Track has planned click here.

Guests? We’ve Got’em!

Dragon*Con is excited to welcome the leading men of the hit series Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, to Dragon*Con 2012. Both will have limited appearances on Saturday and Sunday, courtesy of Celebrity Authentics. Stay tuned for more details.

Dragon*Con is Ready When You Are

This year Dragon*Con has partnered with Delta Air Lines to offer attendees a 2%–10% discount on airfares to the convention. Reservations must be booked for travel between August 28, 2012 and September 6, 2012.

In order to take advantage of this opportunity, please visit Delta Air Lines and enter meeting/event code NM8S7 for domestic travel into Atlanta or NM8SR for international travel. Reservations can also be made over the phone at +1-800-328-1111 Monday–Friday, 7 am–7 pm CDT, but a direct ticketing fee will apply.

AAA

No, we are not referring to the ever popular and helpful motor club. Nor are we speaking of the Amateur Astronomers Association (although they will be pleased by the third A). This has nothing to do with the highest level of play in minor league baseball either.

What we are talking about is Acting, Artists, and Astronomy! That’s right, this year Dragon*Con is bringing you three new and exciting workshops!

Acting:We are pleased to offer a unique acting workshop over a two day period by acclaimed actress, director, and author Amber Benson. If you are interested in a career in acting either on the stage or screen or just want to polish up your professional skills, here is your chance to gain insights and learn tips from the successful, talented, and knowledgeable Amber Benson.

Artists:Dragon*Con is pleased to offer a series of workshops over a two day period by acclaimed artist and illustrator, David A. Cherry. Whether your interest is traditional, digital, illustration, or game art, one or more of these workshops will be for you.

Astronomy:We are also proud to offer a two-day workshop focused on astronomy, physics, and other space sciences and how to present these topics to general audiences. The workshop is designed for writers and editors of science fiction, as well as other interested parties. The workshop will be directed by Mike Brotherton, an astronomy professor specializing in quasars, a hard science fiction novelist (Star Dragon, Spider Star), and founder of the Launchpad Astronomy Workshop for Writers.

Learn more about these new fabulous workshops as well as our returning favorites. Click here for more info.

Dragon*Con At The Aquarium

Don’t Forget the Benefits of Membership

Dragon*Con members already receive four days of non-stop fun and excitement filled with everything from Klingons to Orcs.

In appreciation for all that you do we are beefing up the rewards of membership. What does that mean?

Registration is Still Effortless

Last year we made great strides in making your registration experience as painless and expedient as possible. We have been experimenting with teleportation but until that technology becomes a little more reliable we are going to stick with our current process. Click here to refresh yourself on the process (Registration, not teleportation) and discover a little known secret .

For more information on these and all of the exciting guests, performers, games, and events at Dragon*Con, visit us today at www.dragoncon.org!

September 26, 2011 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

August 29, 2011 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

The Official Mobile App for
Dragon*Con 2011 is Here!

Introducing the official mobile app for Dragon*Con 2011! Immediate access to important information, including daily schedule and programming updates, panel and event descriptions, venue maps, and other information that will enhance your Dragon*Con experience, right in the palm of your hand. Now ready for download!

And after you have downloaded the app, be sure to check out this mini-tutorial.

Dragon*Con Has a Professional Photographer for the Fans!

Located in the Marriott Marquis, Ninh T. Chau, owner of Imagez Photography will have an assortment of sci-fi/fantasy themed backgrounds for you and your friends to take your commem-orative photograph against. Using the same technology as the movie industry for "green screening," backgrounds are only limited by your imagination. Expect to see sci-fi, movies, comics, gaming, steampunk, and more. In addition to the Green Screen set, we will also have a wall-size 3-D Dragon*Con logo.

No Sign Up for the Parade at the Show

Due to the overwhelming response and a huge number of pre-con sign ups for the parade, we will NOT be taking at-con sign ups to march. The parade is going to be bigger and better than ever this year! We cannot wait to see you there!

BBC America’s Doctor Who EXCLUSIVE SCREENING

Join BBC AMERICA for a Dragon*Con exclusive screening of the new Doctor Who episode “Night Terrors” written by Mark Gatiss. Doctor Who, which delivered record ratings for BBC AMERICA, premieres Saturdays at 9/8c on BBC AMERICA’s Supernatural Saturday. In this episode, the Doctor receives a distress call from the scariest place in the Universe. A child’s bedroom. Terrified of the monsters in his cupboard, George’s pleas for help break through the barriers of all time and space. But allaying his fears won’t be easy, even for the Doctor, because George’s monsters are real. This fall, all Doctor Who episodes will premiere on BBC AMERICA the same day as they air in the UK. Looking for updates on Doctor Who, you can find them here: follow @BBCAmerica on Twitter and BBC AMERICA on Facebook plus Doctor Who has its own Tumblr: DoctorWho.Tumblr.com and official U.S. site DoctorWho.BBCAmerica.com.

The 2011 Pocket Program is Now Available for Download!

With a circulation of more than 35,000 copies, our Pocket Program is a 128-page booklet containing everything you need to know at the convention. With fan track information, including programming and locations, guests, including a guest index breaking out their individual schedules, hotel floor maps, dealers/exhibitors, Walk of Fame, the Pocket Program will help you make the most of your four days at Dragon*Con!

Oh Barnacles! Tom Kenny Cancelled.

Regretfully Tom Kenny will not be appearing at this year’s show.

It is time!

We keep talking about our fancy new registration system that will save you time and keep you out of that never ending line. Well the time for talking is at an end. Dragon*Con 2011 is here. We have been working hard all year to make your registration experience the best it can possibly be and are happy to show you the fruit of our efforts.

For those of you who have pre-registered click here for more info. For those who want to purchase your memberships on site click here.

FUZE at the Masquerade

The Dragon*Con Masquerade Costume Contest dates back nearly five decades in Sci-Fi fandom and is the largest costume contest in the Southeast and one of the largest in the world!

This year FUZE is sponsoring a new aspect of the contest. If your costume is a “fusion” of two or more cultures then you qualify for the FUZE portion of the contest. An example of a qualifying costume would be a stormtrooper decked out as Elvis, a Klingon posing as Superman, Harry Potter morphed into a Zombie, etc.

August 12, 2011 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

Great news Eternals!

This year we are moving VIP badge pickup to room L508 in the Marriott. Now you will be right smack dab in the middle of the convention. Better yet, you won’t have to fight the crowds in registration. VIP badge pick up will open at 3:00 pm on Thursday.

This year Dragon*Con will host a professional photographer for the fans!

Located in the Marriott Marquis, Imagez Photography will have an assortment of sci-fi/fantasy themed backgrounds for you and your friends to take your commemorative photograph against. Using the same technology as the movie industry for "green screening", backgrounds are only limited by your imagination. Expect to see sci-fi, movies, comics, gaming, steampunk, and more. In addition to the Green Screen set, we will also have a wall-size 3-D Dragon*Con logo.

Ninh T. Chauis the Owner of Imagez Photography (Atlanta-based full service photographic company). He is a graduate of the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and former lead photographer for the Walt Disney Company. NTC’s extensive experience in event photography makes him the premier choice in Atlanta and surrounding cities. Known as "the photographer to the stars" for his lengthy list of celebrity clients, NTC can often be seen at the next "big deal."

Imagez Photographyuses only the best equipment to offer superior quality images and prints. Our commitment to quality service is unmatched. Seeing is believing, so check us out!

Dolphins + Dragons = FUN!!!

AT&T Dolphin Tales is now open and you have the chance to experience it at Dragon*Con! The world’s largest aquarium’s biggest expansion yet includes an incredible new gallery, theater, and show. Dolphin Tales is dedicated to creating memorable connections between humans and animals and helping guests better understand one of mankind’s favorite aquatic animals, the majestic dolphin.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sep 3rd from 7:00PM-11:00PM. Advance tickets are $18.00 per person and after Aug 31st will go up to $20.00 per person.

All of the Georgia Aquarium’s main exhibits will be available! We will also have special guests and entertainment during this unique experience and the food court and cash bars will be available as well. Shuttle buses will also be provided.

I’m Ready, I’m Ready, I’m Ready…for Tom Kenny at Dragon*Con!!!

That’s right, Tom Kenny will be appearing at Dragon*Con for a special musical performance on Monday. Stay tuned for more details on his musical number and what else he will be up to at the show.

There’s no need to fight!

No more fighting through the registration line! This year we have a whole new system that will make getting your badge a piece of cake that you don’t have to wait so long for that it is stale.

For those of you who have pre-registered click here for more info. For those who want to purchase your memberships on site click here.

Please remember to bring your pre-registration postcard to the show!

Go Into the Woods with Dragon*Con!

Experience the Tony Award-winning musical where magic beans create a ladder to the sky, Prince Charming is one golden slipper away, and wolves haunt the forest. With soaring melodies by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, Into the Woods is a spellbinding musical filled with romance, magic and the unexpected consequences of dreams that come true.

July 24, 2011 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

Tired of fighting your way through registration?

Regardless of how much fun Dragon*Con is, nobody likes to stand in line. So last year we added vendors selling adult beverages to make the wait not so painful and quite possibly more enjoyable. But this year we have gone a step further and revamped our registration system.

At long last, picking up your badge will be a breeze! I know this is hard to believe but it is true. For those of you who have pre-registered click here for more info. For those who want to purchase your memberships on site click here.

Don’t forget to bring your pre-registration postcard to the show!

The Progress Report is now online!

Which workshop is right for you?

This year Dragon*Con has a wide variety of spectacular workshops designed to offer something for everyone! If you are stressed out Erin Gray can teach you how to relax with tai chi. If a ghost is keeping you up at night and the Ghost Busters are out of your price range, Benjamin Radford can show you how to investigate those pushy phantasms the scientific way. If that manuscript has been sitting on the shelf gathering dust because you are just not sure it is ready to publish then Jody Lynn Nye, A.C. Crispin, Michael Stackpole, or Aaron Alston may be able to help. If you want to learn an alternate form of fitness or perfect your budding belly dancing skills, Phoenicia can help. By the way folks, this one is FREE! Or if you can’t seem to clear your mind enough to decide which workshop is the one for you, then Virginia Hey can help you sort that out with meditation. No matter which workshop you choose you won’t be disappointed.

Your time to transfer is running out!!!

The last day Dragon*Con will process membership transfers will be Aug 3rd. Anyone wanting to transfer membership must do so through the Dragon*Con Office. We will not be processing membership transfers at the show. Note: There will be a $20.00 fee per transfer and memberships cannot be transferred forward to the following year.

Stop right there!!!

Please remember that there will be times that some of the convention hotels will be closed to the public. When this occurs you will need your badge to enter (We know you never go anywhere at Dragon*Con without it, but this is just a reminder.)

Dolphins have arrived at the Aquarium and you have a chance to join in the experience!

April 2, 2011 marked the opening of AT&T Dolphin Tales, an incredible new gallery, theater and show and the biggest expansion yet at the world’s largest aquarium. Dolphin Tales is dedicated to creating memorable connections between humans and animals and helping guests better understand one of mankind’s favorite aquatic animals, the majestic dolphin.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sep 3rd from 7:00 PM-11:00 PM. Advance tickets are $18.00 per person and after Aug 31st will go up to $20.00 per person.

All of the Georgia Aquarium’s main exhibits will be available! We will also have special guests and entertainment during this unique experience and the food court and cash bars will be available as well. Shuttle buses will also be provided.

April 5, 2011 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

Four Days of Dragon*Con Goes National!

You wanted to see Four Days at Dragon*Con go national? Well you did it! Because of your efforts, the acclaimed documentary is now going to be broadcast around the U.S.!

Right now, Four Days at Dragon*Con will air in twelve states but this is just the beginning! More stations will add dates in upcoming weeks, so be sure to keep an eye on the broadcast schedule link below.

Even more exciting, the WORLD channel (a digital channel associated with PBS aired in 36% of households around the U.S.) will also be broadcasting the documentary. Read more on how to find WORLD in your area here, or visit their Wikipediapage to learn more.

And don’t forget to keep up with Four Days of Dragon*Con on Twitterand Facebook! They will be posting scheduling updates as they receive them.

Upcoming Broadcast Schedule

For those of you looking for the local dates and times for Four Days of Dragon*Con, we have put together a handy broadcast schedule just for you! Click here to find the next showing in your area!

After May 13, 2011 memberships increase to $125. Save more for the Dealer’s Hall, click hereto purchase your membership today!

Limited Hotel Rooms Still Available

Now an offical host hotel for Dragon*Con 2011, the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel designed by renowned architect John Portman offers scenic views of downtown Atlanta.

The Westin has limited single rooms available. Contact them at 1-800-937-8461, or click hereto reserve online today!

One of the official overflow hotels for 2011, the Hotel Melia Atlanta combines exceptional service with panoramic views of the city skyline to ensure a memorable stay! The Melia Atlanta hotel has double rooms available in limited quantities.

August 28, 2010 Posted by D*C Newsletter Administrator

As a reminder both Pre-Registration and Registration are still located in the Georgia Hall at the Sheraton.

Here are the hours of operation:

Pre-Registration

Thu 9/2 -10am – 10pm

Fri 9/3 – 8am – 10pm

Sat 9/4 – 8am – 10pm

Sun 9/5 – 8am – 10pm

Mon 9/6 – 8am – 5pm

Registration

Thu 9/2 – 2pm – 10pm

Fri 9/3 – 8am – 10pm

Sat 9/4 – 8am – 10pm

Sun 9/5 – 8am – 10pm

Mon 9/6 – 8am – 5pm

<Will Call Memberships Available

“Will Call” memberships will be available for purchase Monday, August 30th at 5 pm EDST through Wednesday, September 1st at 5pm EDST. The price for the will call badges will be $120.00 for all four days of the convention. There will be a special “will call” counter in the pre-registration area in back of the Capital Ballroom at the Atlanta Sheraton for these badges to be picked up.

Starting at 1pm EDST August 31, 2010 the sale of memberships will only be available through the online Dragon Con Store. The link to the Dragon Con Store is http://store.dragoncon.org/ Once you have completed your order, please print out your confirmation page from the Dragon*Con Store and bring your printed confirmation page and your government issued photo ID to the will call booth in pre-registration.

Shag to release an exclusive print at the Georgia Aquarium

Dragon*Con invites you
to celebrate the inaugural appearance of pop art icon Shag at this year’s show by joining us for a Shag-themed party at the Georgia Aquarium!

There will be music, limbo, and surprises as we swing the night away, Shag-style!

And that’s not all…Shag will also be releasing an exclusive print at the party! So break out your best vintage loungewear and join us Saturday, September 4, 2010 starting at 9:00 pm at the Georgia Aquarium!

Tia Carrere is an American actress, model, and singer, perhaps most widely known for her role as Cassandra in the feature films Wayne’s World and Wayne’s World 2 and as Sydney Fox in the TV series Relic Hunter. She will return this season on Warehouse 13, playing Secret Service Agent, Katie Logan.

Colin Ferguson is a Canadian actor. He currently stars as the lead in Eureka, a SyFy channel series that began broadcasting in 2006. Ferguson was a member of the Montreal improv group On the Spot, as well as a founding member of The Second City in Detroit MI.

Lou Ferrigno is a world-renowned bodybuilder and actor who has played many roles calling for someone really big, but none as famous as The Incredible Hulk.

Gil Gerard is best-known to SF audiences as Capt. William “Buck” Rogers in the SF TV series, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. His other roles include several movie and TV series appearances.

Dean Stockwell is an American actor of film and television, active for over 60 years. He played Rear Admiral Albert “Al” Calavicci in the NBC television series Quantum Leap and most recently appeared in the Sci Fi Channel revival of Battlestar Galactica as Brother Cavil.

Klingon Makeover for Charity!

We are excited to announce that John Paladin, a SFX makeup artist with over 10 years of experience has graciously volunteered his services to help us raise money for the Lupus Foundation of Georgia by auctioning off a complete Klingon makeover. Mr. Paladin was JG Hertzler’s personal makeup artist for the acclaimed Internet movie “Star Trek: Of Gods and Men” and will be doing complete Klingon makeup for Robert O’Reily and JG Hertzler here at Dragon*Con…and now you have the opportunity for him to give YOU a complete Klingon look…a kind of Extreme Klingon Makeover! All you have to do is swing by our Charity Events booth in the Marriott (located in the Marquis Registration booth across from the Dragon*Con store) and silently bid on this once in a lifetime opportunity. The winning bidder as of 3pm on Saturday will be on stage in the Hilton Crystal Ballroom with Mr. Paladin while 400 or so fellow Trekkie’s watch you transform from mere mortal to…Klingon! You will be able to show off your look at our Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of Star Trek costumes and wear it proudly for the giant Star Trek party that evening. And the best part? It’s all for charity!

You may be asking, what is Lupus? Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause damage to any part of the body. In some ways, lupus represents a kind of allergic reaction by the body, in which the immune system sees the body’s own healthy tissues and cells as foreign, and attacks them. It is an incredibly unpredictable disease that can range from mild to deadly. There is no cure for lupus and more than 1.5 million Americans have lupus; that’s more than the combined number of those affected by MS, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, sickle cell anemia, leukemia, and HIV. Please help us raise awareness and much needed funds for research! We will sporadically be placing auction items up on eBay throughout the year so keep an eye out for more details. Thank you in advance for all your support!

The World Within will premiere on Thursday night (September 2nd) at the Sheraton, kicking off the Paranormal Track.

The World Within is a look at the everyday life of a demonologist. Tickets are available in advance for $10.00 and will be available at the door for $12.00. Advance tickets are available at the Dragon*Con store or by calling the Dragon*Con office at 770-909-0115.

For more information on these and all of the exciting guests, performers, games, and events at Dragon*Con, visit us today at www.dragoncon.org!